Director’s Cut Merlot

An exceptional vintage with flavors of raspberry, blueberry, cranberry and creme brulee.

Named after the version of a film which most reflects the director’s vision, Director’s Cut wines represent our winemaker’s vision of varietal wines, which express true appellation character.

In the film business, the “Director’s Cut” emerged as a means for filmmakers to present their own creative vision of a story. At Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Director’s Cut wines were created as a way for our winemakers to craft wines that would reflect their own unique interpretation of the quintessential Sonoma wine.

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$32.00

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Winemaker Notes

“The Alexander Valley temperature differential contributes to well-balanced fruit. Soil diversity deepens flavor complexity.”

100% barrel aged for 3 months in oaks.

Vineyard Notes

Alexander Valley features two distinct climates, with the foggy southern portion of the appellation being cooler than the north. Much of the fruit for Director’s Cut Merlot comes from our own estate where warm daytime temperatures give way to cool evenings. This temperature differential extends the growing season and helps create well-balanced fruit. Soil diversity further contributes
complexity by delivering a broader range of flavors.

Harvest Notes

Taste Profile

Wine Facts

82.4%

Merlot

15.9%

Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5%

Cabernet Franc

0.2%

Other

.60/100ml

Alcohol

15%

3.52

Barrel Regimen

14 months in 100% French oak barrels (45% new)

Appellation

Pairings

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol

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